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LINDA DOHERTY JOINS WITH CITY OF WHITE PLAINS IN HONORING THE FLAG

Posted on June 16, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2005. From the Doherty Campaign. June 16, 2005: Linda Doherty, candidate for Westchester County Clerk, joined with government officials, veterans’ organizations and City residents at the White Plains Flag Day Ceremony held at Renaissance Plaza on Tuesday. Doherty, who currently serves as Eastchester’s Town Clerk, called the event “a wonderful tribute to our nation’s symbol of freedom”.

LINDA DOHERTY, Eastchester Town Clerk bidding for the post of Westchester County Clerk with White Plains Common Councilman and candidate for reelection LARRY DELGADO at the Flag Day Ceremony Tuesday. The Flag Day Ceremony was privately sponsored, and not a city function, according to reports. Photo, Courtesy The Doherty Campaign.

Doherty said she was honored to be a part of the commemorative ceremony. “Just being part of this ceremony is an honor,” said Doherty. “The flag is a precious symbol of our free nation. To pay homage as a community is certainly a fitting acknowledgment of our reverence.”

Doherty has been crossing the county to meet residents throughout Westchester to personally share with them why she is running for County Clerk, opposing New Rochelle Mayor Tim Idoni.

“I’m running for County Clerk to put my experience to work for the people of Westchester,” said Doherty. “The filing, recording and maintenance of our County’s documents are extraordinary responsibilities, which I take very seriously. I am up to the task to function as guardian of Westchester’s records and licenses, and I hope that the voters of Westchester will provide me with the opportunity to serve them in this capacity,” concluded Doherty.

Citizens Plan Committee Postpones Next Tuesday’s Meeting

Posted on June 15, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE PLANNING NEWS. June 15, 2005: The Citizens Plan Committee has announced the postponement of their June 21 community meeting to allow citizens to comment on the review of the City Comprehensive Plan. The release sent by e-mail to WPCNR:

Dear Folks-

The Citizens’ Plan Committee Public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, at Ridgeway School has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled for a later date.

CPC continues its review and analysis of the 1997 Plan and the current state of White Plains and will draw upon its findings to suggest areas and issues for more meaningful study by larger numbers of White Plains residents.

We’re sorry to disappoint those of you looking forward to this meeting, but we shall ask you once again to join us in discussion within the next several weeks.

Regards,

Marc

The Brownout Report: Add Last Saturday Night.

Posted on June 15, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR BROWNOUT REPORT. June 15, 2005: In response to our call for citizens to report blackouts or brownouts in White Plains, a citizen from Wardman Avenue reports there was an additional power out last Saturday evening, prior to the Sunday fade-to-black in the Highlands. The report:

Hi John,

On Wardman St we had a momentary power outage last Saturday, June 11 at approximately 6:15. Our carbon monoxide detector makes a shrieking noise when this happens, giving us a rude awakening. I did not report it.

Mary Cavallero

Yesterday power failed to over 6,000 residents in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, CBS News reported this morning that Con Edison gave no reason for that blackout, which follows on the heels of last week’s 2-day Staten Island power outage that the Staten Island Borough President complained bitterly about Con Edison ability to deliver service and explanations for the blackout. No reasons have been given to the media for White Plains documented disturbing pattern of power hiccups over the last year.

Coach Santa Reflects On His New Role In White Plains Football

Posted on June 15, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. By Coach Mark Santa-Donato. June 15, 2005: Monday evening it was announced that the White Plains football coach for the last twelve years, Mark Santa-Donato would be assuming an Assistant Coach’s role this coming season with Skip Stevens taking over the helm. Coach Santa-Donato has written this WPCNR exclusive on his decision, the future of White Plains football, and his feelings about the program:

A Tiger Legacy: White Plains own Mark Santa-Donato. August, 2004. Photo, WPCNR Sports Archive.

Dear John,

Thanks for the kind words you said about me in your article on Michael “Skip” Stevens becoming the new head football coach at White Plains. He is an excellent coach, a great friend and a wonderful person and I know he will do a fine job here. He has been more than just an excellent coach as an assistant. He has gone the extra mile for our players in so many ways. I can’t tell you how many times he has taken kids out for dinner, driven them for college visits, and been there for them for just about anything they needed.

For me, It was a tough decision stepping down, but once my daughter Marlee’ decided on college (University of Maryland), I realized I needed to step back and make more time for my family. I thought about it long and hard over the winter and early spring. It seems as the girls (Marlee-17, Christa-15, & Brianne-13) are getting big so fast! It also seems that as they get older they need you around even more. When they were small it was easier, just bundle them up and take them with you. Now, they are all involved with so many activities and sports (Their schoolwork – #1, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Softball, Field Hockey) that you have to find time to get to see them. I read in your article that Mr. Panaro said I may not be able to put 7 days a week into football. I hope to keep on a 7 day schedule, but just have a little more time to get to see the family.

As you know, I am staying on as an assistant. I will be coaching the offensive and defensive backs (which is what I did as head coach) and also continue to help our players get into college, which is a big job in itself and a passion with me. Getting our players into college has always been my #1 priority as Head Football Coach. Hopefully by me staying on and helping Skip with the recruiting it will give him more time to spend on all the other things involved with being a head coach. I will continue to manage our computerized player data base, our web page, and also continue to help get kids interested in playing football at Highlands MS where I teach. So basically, I am going to stay pretty busy.

I want to thank everyone here in the school system and community who have been so supportive over my 13 years as head coach for giving me the opportunity to stay on as an assistant. I would also like to thank you, John, for all the great coverage and nice things you have always said about our program and our kids. As I take my leave as Head Coach I guess the thing I am most proud of is that since 1992 close to 90% of our football graduates have gone on to higher education receiving almost $5 million in athletic and academic scholarship, financial aid and grant monies in that time. To me, that is the most important thing I have ever been a part of as a coach. Take care and hope to see you soon.

Most sincerely,

Coach Santa-Donato

Traffic Alert for Congestion in Midtown White Plains Friday.

Posted on June 14, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR WHITE LINE REPORT. From The Mayor’s Office. June 14, 2005: City Hall warns citizens there will be above normal congestion on Friday due to the Westchester Arts Council reopening

Due to the Westchester Arts Council Gallery Grand Re-Opening, traffic detours will be in effect on Friday June 17 from 11 am – 11 pm on Mamaroneck Avenue between Martine Avenue and Main Street in White Plains. Parking at the City Center will be best accessed from North Broadway or Westchester Avenue to South Broadway. Expect heavy traffic, congestion, and delays in the area of Main St. and Mamaroneck Ave., and especially on Martine Avenue, between the hours of 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm.

Thank you

City Hall

Brownout Report: Tell Us When You’re Out of Con Ed Juice.

Posted on June 14, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR BROWNOUT REPORT. June 14, 2005: The considerably unreliable state of electric power in White Plains, though no brownouts were reported today by police, and the reluctance apparently of Con Ed to report the cause of the Sunday-Monday fades and outs, prompts this request.

The CitizeNetReporter enourage our readers to drop us an e-mail reporting any brownouts and electrical power outages and the areas where you’re experiencing them. You do not have to necessarily live in White Plains. We want to hear where the hamsters are letting us down. How long you were out, and what Con Ed tells you about it when you ask the work crews on the scene. Let us know by e-mail, and we’ll get the news out.

Northway Landslide Closes Thruway to Lake George, The Dacks

Posted on June 14, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR WHITE LINE REPORT. From a White Plains CitizeNetReporter with The Albany Times-Union. June 14, 2005: A driving rainstorm washed out both lanes of the New York State Thruway “Northway” between Exits 23 and 25 between Warrensburg and Chestertown last night, parallel to Lake George, the vacation destination. The Northway is the main route to Lake George, a major amusement park and The Adirondacks, from the South and the North. The local figure skating instructor reporting the weather incident said she returned from Lake Placid this morning said she was detoured down Route 9 past the closed thruway, a distance of sixteen miles.

Our correspondent said heavy rain in The Adirondacks had saturated the area where the landslide occurred, and the sudden torrential rains apparently caused the slide. No motorists were caught in the sudden slide according to the Albany Times Union newsroom. For details on the landslide and closure, WPCNR recommends going to http://www.timesunion.com The site has a photograph of the catastrophic cave-in and mud-slide. There is also a map for motorists wishing to know the detour.

A reporter at the city Desk of the Times Union reports to WPCNR it will take at least until Monday to open both North and Southbound Lanes. She said it is blocking the major route to the upstate vacation land and Canada. Motorists should be prepared to take alternate routes when traveling upstate to the Dacks this weekend, or downstate.

Massive traffic jams are routine along the Lake George corridor on summer weekends, and this closure is not going to be pleasant.

From the Albany Times Union:

Warren County roads that remain closed include County Routes 10 and 11; Schroon River Road; Valley Woods Road; and Finkle Road.

Northbound Detour: Exit 23, left turn onto County Road 35/Diamond Point Road, right turn onto Route 9 North, right turn onto Route 8 and re-enter I-87 at Exit 25. Southbound Detour: Exit 25, right turn onto Route 8, left turn onto Route 9 South, left turn onto County Road 35/Diamond Point Road, re-enter I-87 at Exit 23. NOTE: Motorists heading for Bolton Landing need to use Exit 22 to Route 9N north.

Spano: Indian Point Must Not Be Relicensed. Will Not Buy Out. Offer Conversion I

Posted on June 14, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-JOURNAL. From Westchester County Department of Communications. June 14, 2005: Westchester County will aggressively pursue a two-pronged policy, including voluntary retirement, to see that the Indian Point plants are not relicensed, County Executive Andy Spano said today as he released a year-long study of the options for closing the plants and replacing their energy.

At a community meeting where Levitan & Associates presented its report, Spano said that the potential costs to taxpayers and ratepayers of condemning the plants made that option unrealistic and unwise.

Instead, he said, the county would expand its effort to see that the two nuclear reactors are not relicensed — a “carrot and stick” approach where Entergy, the plants’ owner, would be offered incentives to build replacement power on-site instead of applying for license extensions, and where simultaneously the county would press the federal government to deny Entergy’s relicensing application.

Yonkers Flame Coach Salutes Zalinik Management of Senior Girls Softball

Posted on June 14, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. June 14, 2005: The coach of the Yonkers Flame, has written congratulating the WSSL, (Westchester Senior (girls) Softball League) on its good year.

Hank and I would like to thank you and Tom for all that you’ve done. In comparison to last year the league was much more balanced. On any given day either team was able to defeat their opponent. The pitching was very solid. I can’t recall playing a game that didn’t have competitive windmill pitchers. Having had the opportunity to coach in both divisions, Hank and I believe the WSSL was a more balanced league than the WPBA. That is a testament to all the hard work and the dedication all the coaches put into their teams. Lets continue to raise the bar.

Congratulations to Kensico for winning first place in the A division followed by the Championship.

Congratulations to White Plains for playing a great championship game.

Congratulations to Mt Pleasant for winning the B divison as well as playing one of the cleanest, most exciting championship games. They set the standard for all to follow.

Kenny Sherding

Yonkers FlamE

Mike Stevens New Head Coach of Tiger Football. Coach Santa Is Assistant

Posted on June 13, 2005 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. By John F. Bailey. June 13, 2005: White Plains High School Athletic Director Nick Panero announced Monday night at the Board of Education meeting that Mike Stevens, longtime Assistant White Plains Football Coach would be taking over as Head Coach of Tiger football for the 2005 season.

Mike Stevens, left, was named new Head Coach of the White Plains Football Tigers Monday Evening, replacing Head Coach, Mark Santa-Donato, right. The two are shown with Penn State’s legendary Coach Joe Paterno in 2003, celebrating Spencer Ridenhour’s joining the Penn State Program. WPCNR Photo Capture from White Plains Football Website.

Mr. Panero told WPCNR that Mark Santa-Donato, Tiger mentor since 1992 would continue to coach the football team in an assistant’s role. Mr. Panero said Coach Santa-Donato was stepping down to a supporting role because with his daughter Marlee in college he felt he could not devote a full seven days to football during the season.

Coach Santa-Donato, a fixture in White Plains was named Head Football Coach in 1992. He was Section I Football Coach-Of-The-Year in 1995 and League AA-South Coach-Of-The-Year in 1993 & 1995. Coach Santa-Donato gained his 75th victory as Head Coach at White Plains High School on Thanksgiving Day 2003. He led his 2003 team to their 3rd straight Secton I Bowl appearance (School Record) and 2nd straight Section I Bowl victory (School Record). The 2003 team’s 10-1 record was only the 2nd time in White Plains Varsity Football History that a team won 10 games.

What has impressed this reporter most about Coach Santa-Donato’s teams is their discipline, poise, and sportsmanship. They respond with maturity and respond to adversity well. They are never really out of a football game and are always a threat to rally and pull one out at the last moment. Santa-Donato has developed some great players, most recently: Ike Nduka, Spencer Ridenhour, Marcus Walton, Tommy Lee, John Corretti, Evan McGuire, Ryan Smalls, Gary Morello, just two name a handful of the greats this reporter has seen play and in the process turned them into great young men.